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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Full-Time, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm)

Washington Regional Medical Center, Fayetteville, AR, United States


Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Full-Time, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm)

Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR 72703
Overview

Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Days Education Level: Graduate Degree Category: Therapy Services
Description

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
The role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant reports to the Physical Medicine Manager. This position is responsible for providing patient care under the supervision of licensed occupational therapy staff.
Essential Position Responsibilities
Assist occupational therapist with patient care, as directed
Assist with maintaining records and patient schedules
Maintain department equipment including moving, disinfecting, and partnering with leadership regarding repair needs
Partner with department leadership regarding maintenance of department supplies
Qualifications
Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
Licensure and Certifications: Arkansas OTA license and CPR, required.
Experience: Previous experience in a clinical setting, preferred.
Work Environment: This position will spend up to 80% of the time standing and/or walking whole pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs and 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.